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Rob: I have a main and kicker. Standard two battery with 1,2, both switch. An easy solution to the kicker charger is to use two small battery clamps similar to jumper cable clamps but smaller. I leave them connected to battery one mostly. I can charge the other battery if needed or charge...

Check out the scan guage II. A small computer that works with almost all vehicles (Gas or Diesel) made in 1996 or later. It simple plugs into the On Board diagnostics port (OBDII port is reguired by law to be within three feet of the steering wheel). and reads (displays) all the data that your...

I have my carbs off doing a cleaning. As near as I can tell the only difference between the 80 and 100 h.p. engine are three parts in each carb. The jet, jet needle and the main jet. The valves and cams are the same on both versions. Total cost for parts to convert 4 carbs is about $180...

I like the idea as well. The mount frees up interior space and the geny is out of sight from the cockpit. Keeping it down low would help block some noise. How about a box to protect the geny from a splash? Another idea for the exhaust: It looks like you could clamp on a 3" extention to the...

Jay, I tucked mine in behind the fishing rod holder on the starboard cockpit shelf. It is hidden, high and dry and well protected and very easy to inspect and service. Just remove the rod holder slide it in and reinstall the holder. Not sure if the shelving in a new boat is the same as my...

Here is another link with scan guage ll information. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/car/8426/

Hank, I don't have one yet, but here is a tool (Scan Gauge ll) that works with any 1996 vehicle and newer with OBD ll. The tool simple plugs into the OBD ll data port and monitors the vehicle computer. It can help you to drive the vehicle at the most efficient manner and monitor just about...

Mike. I too, am very interested in the pics of the interior mod. I have often thought of making a U shaped cut from the opening just below the snaps that hold the cushion on. Cut over to port and leave a few inches along the port side and down back across the top of the wood seat frame to the...

If you drive a Ford truck of any model/any year then this site is for you. This site rivals only the Brat site for product information. You can find catagories on model years, specific engines, towing, electrical, transmissions and the list goes on. Just on my 96 F150 there are over 350,000...

ksidener, I got your e-mail. Been to busy to keep up with this site. I had an old non-working K-40 CB antenna that has one of the strongest magnets available. They used to guarantee that a 4 ft whip antenna would not blow off the roof of a car at 120 mph. Super strong magnet! The anchor is...

Sea-Wolf Joe, breausaw: Thanks for the comments. I am far from any metal fabrication so cheap pine wood is what I tried. If the prototype didn't work I wouldn't be out much. I used a router to make a u-shaped channel on the two base rails. This allows them to balance above the rails. The...

I made a roof rack out of cheap wood. Cost less than any mount system. Painted white. Pops on and of easily . No alteration to the boat. Very strong. Can hold anything you care to put up topside. Makes a great sun deck. Makes a great shade for the cabin in the hot South. A few pics in my album.

One variable is the trailer itself. My I-beam aluminum (like many 18 wheeler flatbeds) will arch up in the middle like a giant leaf spring when empty. And then sag in the middle when loaded. I am sure this adds springy bounce when empty. I think the greatest result will come from airing...

I would drop the air pressure and remove the tires from the front axle. I would think a heavier tandem trailer would run smoother, when empty on two tires than it would on four. Make sure you have clearance at the hubs. You even get a free set of spare tires for the trip. :thup Just strap...

Check the seals on your fuel filter/water seperator. My fuel smell was a small leak at the o-ring where the filter spins on the base.

Many Asian food stores sell both the fuel and the stoves.

Allans parachute idea is a good one. Extend it over the cabin for even more sun protection. If there is a breeze maybe you won't have to fire up the a/c.

For peace of mind. Try a good quality infared/lazer thermometer. It will give an accurate reading. Find out what thermostat temperature is used. Then with the engine up to operating temp take a reading at the thermostat housing. The temp should be very close to the thermostate setting. The...

Rob, Here is a link to the basic setup. http://www.marinefilters.com/productdet ... W320RRAC01 This is a 10 micron filter. Once you get the three part setup you can change filter micron size at any time. The three parts are the mounting base with two inlets, one outlet (For two tanks) the...

ALOK, If you are talking about the small shaft that sticks out of the variable switch? If so why not try a repair before you replace it? Without seeing the part, two repairs come to mind. You can check the other engine and see what the part used to look like. Rotate the switch by hand and see...